Just My Size!

With a New Year comes renewed resolve (termed “resolutions” by most—I was just trying to be different) ANYWAY . . . as the kids grow we are involving them in more of the day to day business of life—dishes, cooking, washing, etc. Here in Uganda every child, from not too long after they learn to walk(!), goes to the bore hole to draw water for the days duties. We desire our kids to be fully involved in life here, not on the sidelines, so, having resolved to put this plan into action, we bought 10L, 5L and 3L jerry cans last week in preparation for them to make a daily trip to the bore hole.

Kevin has NOT had a problem incorporating this into his schedule!!!! I've actually lost count of how many times he's been to the bore hole today! Since 8 a.m. he's gone just about every hour--sometimes twice an hour!! As I've been cooking and washing dishes in the kitchen, he's been hounding me about whether or not I've emptied his jerry can yet so he can go again!!! I'm glad he's so excited about it all! I guess we should have bought smaller jerry cans a long time ago!